portsmouth, new hampshire

Bird's eye view of Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire 1877.

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Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Lengthened her visit for her brothers' sake. Is torn between their demands and Roland's. Visited her mother's chamber; found some comfort in the faith of a little child. Signed "C." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Comments on Avis by Miss Phelps. Hates to think of dismantling the Portsmouth house. Dreads the discomfort of Newtonville. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Frank Jones' brewery & malt houses, Portsmouth, N.H.

Poster for Frank Jones Brewery. Brick buildings left and right, with beer wagons and pedestrians, train on tracks in foreground. "Depot 82 & 84 Washington St. Boston" Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, N.H...

Is continually busy with brush and pen paying for household necessities. The baby, Charles Eliot Thaxter, is thriving. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, N.H., 7 De...

Thanks her for a book; intends to read the selections from John Tavler(?) Begins to feel like herself again. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Begs Mrs. Fields to come to the Shoals for the summer. Wishes she would at least come and spend a day with her. Karl is almost finished with his machine. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, [N....

Praises [Sarah Orne] Jewett's Winter Courtship. Tells her of a gold-colored butterfly lighting on her desk. Karl has been working like a coolie, but something is always happening to his things. Printed in part ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Portsmouth, N.H...

Is growing stronger; can work as much as ever. Sends the one finished photograph; is thankful for anything that employs Karl's mind. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to [Sarah Orne Jewett], Portsmouth, N.H...

Warns her about the Russian influenza. Thinks the prescription handed down from a queer Spanish physician will cure her at last. Asks Miss Jewett to get material for a gray gown for her. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Writes of her "colonies of seeds" and her methods of transporting them. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Cannot leave Karl; found him unconscious on the stairs yesterday. Mentions Browning's death in a postscript. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Nothing but her medicine keeps her from being actually ill. Envies Mrs. Fields her glimpses of Miss Edwards. Is amazed that Mary Lodge "is so near the mysterious verge." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Sent the Walter Scott journal to Whittier without reading it entirely. Karl is so poorly; tries to pay for patience and resignation. Has grown too sensitive to print the Hunt paper at all. Courtesy of Boston Pu... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N.H.], 15...

Is struggling out of a serious influenza. Thinks she might scud away for a visit; it is three years since she was in Boston. Karl is having a "poorly" time. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Quotes a sad letter from Mr. Whittier; wishes he lived where someone could cheer him up. Has been exploring the coast nearly to Newbury. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Wonders who sent her the "heavenly gray gown." Sends a bunch of pussy willows; went up to her arm-pits in the snow for them. Comments on The Inverted Torch by Edith Thomas. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, [Portsmouth, N....

Proposes publishing the Hunt article to meet her winter expenses. Speaks of the proposed sale of the islands to the syndicate. Considers the problem of Karl. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth], N...

Is getting ready to be off [to the Isles of Shoals]; rejoices in the signs of spring. Mentions the curious death of Mary Folsom, Lawrence Barrett will be missed. (Esther Albee in the insane asylum) Courtesy of ... More

Celia Thaxter autograph letter signed to Annie Fields, Ports[mouth, N....

Speaks of the myriads affected by the death of Phillips Brooks. Promised to return to "these poor people in the black shadow." Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Portsmouth, Foster house, early eighteenth century

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Statue of General Fitzjohn Porter, Portsmouth, N.H

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 019913. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Cottage Hospital, Portsmouth, N.H

"3768" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 019912. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Rockingham Hotel, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Kitchen, Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "G 8748" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 500114. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Y.M.C.A. building Congress Street Portsmouth, N.H.

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The Rockingham, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Rivermouth landing, Portsmouth, N.H.

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[Congress Street, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Old Benning Wentworth Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J Supplement (1901-1906). "605" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013926. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Fort Constitution, Portsmouth [i.e. New Castle], N.H.

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Sagamore Creek bridge, Portsmouth, N.H

"118" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 071534. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Rockingham, Portsmouth, N.H

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J Supplement (1901-1906). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013292. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Y.M.C.A. building Congress Street Portsmouth, N.H.

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Rockingham Hotel, Portsmouth, N.H

"137" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 071486. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Whitcomb House, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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[Garden, Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Thomas Sheafe house, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "3758" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 034493. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Thomas Sheafe house, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Congress St. [Street], near Market Square, Portsmouth, N.H.

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William Rice House, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "3760" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 034490. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Congress St. Street, near Market Square, Portsmouth, N.H

"120" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 071532. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Congress Street, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "121" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 039312. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Kitchen, Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Cottage Hospital, Portsmouth, N.H.

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[Cottage Hospital, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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[The Hotel Wentworth, New Castle, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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[Water front, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Old Benning Wentworth Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J Supplement (1901-1906). "607" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013925. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

State St. [Street], near Rockingham Hotel, Portsmouth, N.H.

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[The Hotel Wentworth, New Castle, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Old [Benning] Wentworth Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Rivermouth landing, Portsmouth, N.H

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue P (1906). Glass negative broken through center; break visible in film negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 016973. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

State St. Street, near Rockingham Hotel, Portsmouth, N.H

"117" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 071533. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Parlor, Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial, Portsmouth, N.H

"G 8745" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 072572. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[William Rice House, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Woodbury Mansion, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Whitcomb House, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "3780" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 034494. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Cottage Hospital, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "3769" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 034491. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Statue of General Fitzjohn Porter, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Garden, Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "G 8743" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 500113. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Parlor, Thomas Bailey Aldrich Memorial, Portsmouth, N.H.

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The Jackson House, oldest house in Portsmouth, N.H

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J Supplement (1901-1906). Richard Jackson house. "606" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013924. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Jackson House, oldest house in Portsmouth, N.H.

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Sagamore [Creek] bridge, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Old [Benning] Wentworth Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Appledore Hotel and landing, Isles of Shoals, N.H.

No. 6028. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his daughter, Beatrice. Text reads: Aug. 13, 1905. An outing to the Isle of Shoals and the "free feed" were offered to the newspaper men, but ... More

Wentworth Hotel from Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Wentworth Hotel from Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H.

No. 6047. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his wife, Lydia. Text reads: Aug. 13, 1905. Instead of resuming their conference today as intended, the envoys rested from their labors. The R... More

Old [Benning] Wentworth Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H.

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White Island Light, Isles of Shoals, N.H.

No. 6030. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his daughter, Lilly. Text reads: Hotel Wentworth, Portsmouth, Aug. 20, 1905. Dear Lilly. A few of the Russians and Japanese went today on a sp... More

Old Benning Wentworth Mansion, Little Harbor, Portsmouth, N.H

Corresponding glass transparency (with same series code) available on videodisc frame 1A-29691. Transparency copyrighted 1902. "608" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014103. Gift; State Historical Societ... More

Old Wentworth Mansion, Portsmouth, N.H. view, photochrome print postca...

Copyright 1901 by Detroit Photographic Co. Title on inventory list: Old Wentworth Mansion, Portsmouth. Caption for similar image (LC-D4-14103) lists title as: Old [Benning] Wentworth Mansion, Little Harbor, Po... More

Public square, Portsmouth, N.H.

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St. John's Church, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Langdon House, Portsmouth, N.H - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

"1255" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014998. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Warner house, Portsmouth, N.H. - Public domain image. Dry plate negati...

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Boat landing at Oceanic, Isles of Shoals, N.H.

No. 6355. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his daughter, Beatrice. Text reads: Hotel Wentworth, Portsmouth. Aug. 20, 1905. Dear Beatrice. Thank you for your letter and for the greeting ... More

Haymarket Square, Portsmouth, N.H.. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.

No. 6567. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his wife, Lydia. Text reads: Aug. 17, 1905. Hotel Wentworth, Portsmouth. Dear Ma. If you will return the letter I shall be obliged. Today is f... More

Langdon House, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Schooner Paul Palmer unloading coal, Portsmouth, N.H.

Title from jacket. "4281" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 036206. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Rockingham Hotel, Portsmouth, N.H

"1259" on negative. Corresponding glass transparency (with same series code) available on videodisc frame 1A-29797. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014995. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Haymarket Square, Portsmouth, N.H.

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Warner house, Portsmouth, N.H - Glass negative photogrpah. Public doma...

"1257" on negative. Corresponding glass transparency (with same series code) available on videodisc frame 1A-29798. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014997. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Schooner Paul Palmer unloading coal, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Public square, Portsmouth, N.H - Glass negative photogrpah. Public dom...

"1203" on negative. Corresponding glass transparency (with same series code) available on videodisc frame 1A-29796. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014993. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Rockingham Hotel, Portsmouth, N.H.

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St. John's Church, Portsmouth, N.H

"1261" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 014996. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Tokutaro Sakai, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front]

Written on verso: To Mr. Edmund Noble to whose freindship I owe very much. Tokutaro Sakai, Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 15, 1904, Boston, Mass.

Lighthouse The Nubble, York, ME.. Photochrom print, 1880-1890.

No. 7554. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his daughter, Lilly. Text reads: Hotel Wentworth, Portsmouth. Aug. 21, 1905. Dear Lilly. Trust you are improving in health. Today I went for a... More

Portsmouth and the Navy Yard from Hotel Wentworth, New Castle, N.H

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 071972. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Peace Conference building. Portsmouth Navy Yard, 1905

Printed on card: Copyright applied for by H. Pearson. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his wife, Lydia. Text reads: Dear Ma, August 18, 1905. Peace not yet certainly in sight. Still hop... More

[Correspondence room, Rockingham Hotel, Portsmouth, N.H.]

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Baron Komura and Kogoro Takahira, sightseeing

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New Hampshire, Wentworth Hotel, Newcastle

No. 1488. Postcard sent by newspaper correspondent Edmund Noble to his daughter, Beatrice. Text reads: There are between 50 and 100 newspaper men here from all parts of the world. American and English journals... More